Beijer Alma Q1 2025, Summary
Beijer Alma, reported a strong first quarter for 2025, setting a positive tone for the new CEO, Jonny Alvarsson. The company's performance was driven by a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
The Nordic region, a key market for Beijer Alma, delivered robust growth, fueled by both organic and acquired businesses. Liquiforce, the company's largest segment, experienced a 4% organic increase in order bookings and an 8% rise in net revenue, reaching nearly 2 billion SEK. The adjusted operating profit stood at 282 million SEK, with a stable operating margin compared to the previous year.
While Lesjöfors' chassis springs division saw a slight decline in sales, the margin improved due to favorable market conditions. The industry segment, encompassing Asia, the Nordics, and the US, contributed to the overall growth, with the exception of Alcomex in Holland, which faced challenges in the door springs market due to the sluggish construction sector in Europe.
Beijer Tech, Beijer Alma's other business area, demonstrated remarkable performance, with a 50% increase in order bookings and a 70% surge in net revenue. All three of Beijer Tech's business units experienced impressive growth, primarily driven by customers in the Nordic region, while some companies also exported globally.
The company's financials reflected the strong operational performance, with an increase in adjusted operating profit, EBITA, and operating margin of 14.4%. The adjusted EBIT margin also improved slightly compared to the previous year, while cash flow and profit per share saw positive gains.
Bayer Alma continued its acquisition strategy, acquiring one company in India and two smaller acquisitions in Finland. The company's acquisition history since 2018 positions it as a serial acquirer, and the CEO expressed the possibility of further international acquisitions within the Beijer Tech area.
Looking ahead, Jonny Alvarsson emphasized the focus on organic growth and margin improvements for Lesjöfors, while Beijer Tech will prioritize both organic growth and acquisitions. The CEO set ambitious targets, aiming to restore Lesjöfors' margins to around 20% and potentially increasing Beijer Tech's margins by 3-4 percentage points over time, bringing them in line with similar groups in the stock market.
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